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LC08 AEY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,757 mi
Last recorded109,757 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 AEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 109,757 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 109,699 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 108,895 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 108,520 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 108,441 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 106,378 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 101,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp dipped beam light output reduced.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,205 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp light output reduced.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 93,205 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle on anti roll bar (2.3.2)

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp light output reduced.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,625 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front dipped beam light output reduced.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 79,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Apr 2015 79,752 miles

Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,059 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,807 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 46,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre damage outer sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 46,448 miles

Nearside front tyre damage outer sidewall

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LC08 AEY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC08 AEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC08 AEY registered?

LC08 AEY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is LC08 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 AEY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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